Willow Studio On Vashon Island - Dog Friendly

There is a fully equipped kitchen, indoor and outdoor tables, a barbecue, an electric fireplace/heater, a bathroom with a shower, and off street parking. The studio was recently refurbished and is clean and comfortable. The space works best for 1 or 2 people, but there is also the option of a 3 rd person up in the loft, which is accessed by a ladder. The studio is on the west side of the Cottonwood Farmhouse ( which can be added to sleep up to 9 more people) but has its own entrance and is its own outdoor space. There is also another 3 person studio at the back of the property - inquire if you have additional people to house. There is also the option of camping at the back of the 5 acre property if you have additional people.

Thank you for staying with us. Please let us know if there is anything we can do, ANYTIME, to make your stay more comfortable.

In an EMERGENCY: DIAL 911 from your cell phone. 18913 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon, WA is the address. The studio is attached to the back (west side) of the white house.

Fire Extinguishers: There is a fire extinguisher inside the tall cupboard on the right nearest the entry door, a white one up in the loft, and Tindra in the upper cabinet to the left of the stove. KNOW WHERE THESE ARE. There is one in the laundry shed, also. Smoke detectors are in each bedroom and the landing area, and in the main living room there is a co/smoke detector. Emergency Exits: Upstairs: climb out windows or use stairs. Main floor: Front entry door.

Basic First Aid Kit is in the bathroom medicine cabinet.

Parking: Continue past the tall lattice-top fence and park behind it, near the entrance to the studio. The studio is attached to the back of the farmhouse and is WHITE. The brown building in the back is a shop/office.
Door Entry Code: Enter the last 4 digits of your phone number on the keypad to unlock the door. Pressing the schlage logo lights the keypad. To lock it when you leave press the Schlage logo and the bottom right icon on the keypad will lock the door.

Shoes: Please remove them before you come inside. Set them on the right, on the cement floor under the cabinet just inside the door.

Septic System: FRAGILE: Please flush only toilet paper. Anything else will damage the system and back it up. (Calls to plumbers and down time for removal of items from the plumbing will be charged to occupants.) Please use the trash next to the toilet for EVERYTHING except toilet paper.

Power Outage: Headlamps are located inside the cabinet door to the right of the stove and in the nightstands. Please return them where you found them after use. We have additional batteries should you need them.

Dogs: MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES (and prior to getting out of the car). There is an additional pet fee of $45 per pet per stay which covers basic cleaning. By bringing an animal onto the property, you agree to be financially/legally responsible for any pet-related issues to your own pet, other pets, people, furnishings, carpets,doors, walls, floors, etc. NEVER leave dogs unattended in the studio. Please bring dishes, doggie clean-up bags, and a bed for your dog and clean up after your pet. Put bags in the metal trash can near the laundry shed.

WiFi PASSWORD: 2064984359

Trash: Trash and trash bags are under the kitchen sink. When full inside, put them in the metal can outside by the laundry room. Please let us know if the metal cans outside are full and we will empty.

Supplies: We are happy to share what we have with you if you need something.

Electric Heat: Be sure nothing is blocking either the wall heater or fireplace/heater. Please turn off the fireplace when you are not in the house. Be sure the fireplace is and the wall heater are both OFF when you leave.

Propane Barbecue: The tank below must be on and then the burner dial turned on and it will light either with the ignitor button or a lighter. There should be another tank available in the laundry shed should you need more that we can bring to you. Keep the barbecue at least 3 ft. from the building and anything ignitable to minimize fire risk. Please clean the bbq grill and cooking utensils after use and turn off the propane tank valve. Additional propane is in the metal shed.

Outdoor fire: Keep them SMALL. Fires are allowed in the metal fire pit between SEPT. 15 & JUNE 1. There is water by the parking area to extinguish fires when leaving them unattended. Be SURE THE FIRE IS OUT COLD - i.e. you could touch the ash with your bare hands - No steam remaining. We have wood scraps that we put there sometimes, otherwise, please supply your own wood and firestarters. You are fully responsible for any fire damage, so pay attention to kids, size of the fire, and put it ut cold before you leave it.

Open Flames (fire table and bbq are ok) are not permitted on the property due to fire risk between May and October 1st.

Smoking is allowed in the gravel parking lot area only. Put cigarette butts in water to extinguish completely - ideally in a can or bottle outside the house because taking them inside will make the house stink. (There is a $250 fine for smoke smells inside the unit at checkout.)

Things to Do: Check out the Vashon Chamber of Commerce, Vashon Events, Vashon Parks District, O-Space and Vashon Allied Arts websites for things to see and do while you’re here. Vashon Adventures has bike rentals and maybe kayaks. Westside Stables (463-9282) offer horse and pony riding on trails or lessons. Spyders Sports and Vashon Bikes have bicycle rentals. Kayaks and paddle boards are available at Jensen Point through the Vashon Park District.

Restaurants you might want to look up, in particular order: The Hardware Store (outdoor seating in summer), Gravy, The Ruby Brink, Snapdragon, May’s Thai, Vashon Island Golf and Country Club (has a beautiful view of the golf course and outdoor deck in summer). Check on-line for hours and menus. Thriftway in Vashon town has groceries, fresh seafood, deli, etc. Vashon Baking Company and Snapdragon have fabulous baked goods and cakes.

Hiking/Biking: Island Center Forest has miles of trails. Turn left out of the driveway, take a left on 188th, and the entrance is at the end of the road. Dockton Park has hiking/mountain biking trails. The Maury Island Marine Park has gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier and a long hike down to a gorgeous beach. Point Robinson lighthouse has a great beach that you can drive to, as does Lisabuela Park, Jensen Point and Dockton Park. (Dockton and Burton have swimmably warm water in the summer.)

Children must always be accompanied by an adult when outside the house. It is fine to go back into the field behind the shed and north and south of the house. Please be considerate of neighbors by keeping your distance from the farmhouse and observing quiet hours from 8 pm to 10 am. You are welcome to walk your dog in the back field area.

CHECK OUT is 11 am. Please turn OFF the wall heater and the fireplace, wash and put away all dishes, and double check under the bed, outlets, and bathroom to be sure you have all your belongings.

Drive slowly and carefully on all roads, especially at night, as there are DEER EVERYWHERE and they often jump onto the road unexpectedly. If you see horses, bicycles, and pedestrians, please slow to 20 MPH and go around them slowly and carefully.

Please let us know if there is anything that we might do to improve your stay. We appreciate your comments. We hope you can visit again someday...Lisa

Events are allowed by permission - additional fees apply, and the farmhouse must be rented along with the studio for event use.

Guests: The number of people on site is limited to the number of registered guests, which is (3 max) in the studio.

Please get permission from Lisa prior to having an outdoor fire. Outdoor fires may be illegal due to burn bans and during summer months when there is high fire danger.